History of Dani Alves in Timeline
Dani Alves is a Brazilian former professional footballer, primarily a right-back, considered one of the best full-backs ever. He holds the record for most trophies won by a footballer, boasting an impressive 43 titles throughout his career.
May 1983: Dani Alves is born
On May 1983, Daniel "Dani" Alves da Silva was born. He is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right-back.
1988: Reference to Ricardo Piccinini in 1988
In June 2021, Alves was named in the Brazil squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics, behind Ricardo Piccinini in 1988
2001: Professional Debut
In 2001, Dani Alves made his professional debut for Bahia against Paraná Clube, providing two assists and winning a penalty.
2001: Career at Bahia
In 2001, Dani Alves started his professional career at Bahia.
2002: Loan to Sevilla
In 2002, Dani Alves was on loan to Sevilla from Bahia.
2002: Won Copa do Nordeste and Loaned to Sevilla
In 2002, Dani Alves won the Copa do Nordeste with Bahia and was loaned to Sevilla.
June 2006: Agreed to sell Alves to Liverpool
In June 2006, Sevilla agreed to sell Dani Alves to Liverpool, but Liverpool were unable to match Sevilla's asking price.
December 2006: Signed New Contract with Sevilla
In December 2006, Dani Alves signed a new contract with Sevilla, tying him to the club until 2012.
2006: First International Match for Brazil
In 2006, Dani Alves played his first full international match for Brazil.
August 2007: Desire to Leave Sevilla
In August 2007, Dani Alves expressed his desire to leave Sevilla for a European giant, specifically mentioning Chelsea's interest.
August 2007: Chelsea Bid Rejected
In August 2007, Sevilla rejected multiple bids from Chelsea for Dani Alves, leading to a public dispute and ultimately Alves staying with Sevilla.
August 2008: Competitive and European Debuts for Barcelona
In August 2008, Dani Alves made his competitive and European debuts for Barcelona against Wisła Kraków.
2009: Confederations Cup Winning Goal
In 2009, Alves scored the winning goal in the FIFA Confederations Cup semi-final against South Africa, a free-kick in the 88th minute, securing a 1–0 victory for Brazil.
2009: Missed Champions League Final
In 2009, Dani Alves missed the UEFA Champions League Final due to a yellow-card suspension, but Barcelona won the treble.
2009: Won FIFA Confederations Cup
In 2009, Dani Alves won the FIFA Confederations Cup.
October 2010: Goal Against Iran
On October 7, 2010, Alves scored a long-range free-kick against Iran.
2010: Barcelona's Third Consecutive Liga Title
In the 2010–11 season, Alves was instrumental in Barcelona's winning of their third consecutive Liga title.
May 2011: Champions League Final Win
On 28 May 2011, Dani Alves played in his first Champions League final as Barcelona defeated Manchester United 3–1 at Wembley Stadium to win its fourth European Cup.
September 2011: Special Olympics Ambassador
On September 29, 2011, Alves was appointed as a Special Olympics Ambassador for its Global Football program.
2011: Named in IFFHS CONMEBOL Team of the Decade
In 2011, Dani Alves was named in the IFFHS CONMEBOL Team of the Decade (2011–2020).
2011: Won Copa del Rey and Club World Cup
In 2011–12, Dani Alves was part of a Barcelona team that won the Copa del Rey and the Club World Cup.
2012: Won La Liga Title
In 2012–13, Dani Alves won the Liga title for the fourth time in his five seasons at Barça.
2012: Contract End Date with Sevilla
In December 2006, Dani Alves signed a new contract with Sevilla, tying him to the club until 2012.
2012: Reference to Ryan Giggs in 2012
In June 2021, Alves was named in the Brazil squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics, behind Ryan Giggs in 2012
2013: Won FIFA Confederations Cup and Named to Team of the Tournament
In 2013, Dani Alves won the FIFA Confederations Cup and was named to the FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament.
2013: Wore Shirt Number 22 as Tribute to Eric Abidal
In 2013–14, Dani Alves wore shirt number 22, formerly worn by his friend Eric Abidal, and offered to donate part of his liver during Abidal's treatment for liver cancer.
April 2014: Arrest Made in Connection with Racial Abuse Incident
In April 2014, a man was arrested in connection with the racial abuse incident where a banana was thrown at Dani Alves.
April 2014: Racial Abuse Incident
In April 2014, during a match at Villarreal's stadium, Dani Alves was targeted by a Villarreal supporter, who threw a banana at him as a gesture of racial abuse. Alves responded by eating the banana.
2014: Promoting respect and inclusion in football
In 2014, Alves was promoting respect and inclusion in football for people with intellectual disabilities
April 2015: Support for Armenian Genocide Recognition
On April 24, 2015, Alves publicly expressed his support for the campaign for international recognition of the Armenian genocide, later apologizing to his Turkish fans on April 27, 2015.
June 2015: Champions League Victory
On 6 June 2015, Dani Alves started for Barcelona in the 2015 Champions League final as the club won its fifth European Cup by beating Juventus.
June 2015: Contract Extension with Barcelona
On 9 June 2015, Dani Alves signed a two-year contract with Barcelona, keeping him at the club until 30 June 2017, with the option to extend a further year.
2015: Participation in 2015 Copa América
In 2015, Alves was picked as a starter in the Copa América tournament by manager Dunga.
June 2016: Departure from Barcelona Announced
On 2 June 2016, Barcelona announced that Dani Alves was leaving the club after eight years, even though he was under contract until 30 June 2017.
June 2016: Signed with Juventus
On 27 June 2016, Juventus announced the signing of Dani Alves on a two-year deal.
2016: Victory over Monaco
He made his debut for the club on 29 July in the 2017 Trophée des Champions, scoring once and assisting the winning goal for Adrien Rabiot in a 2–1 victory over 2016–17 Ligue 1 champions Monaco.
2016: Signed with Juventus
In 2016, Juventus signed Dani Alves on a free transfer.
2016: Won Serie A Title and Coppa Italia
In his one season in Turin, Dani Alves won the 2016–17 Serie A title and 2016–17 Coppa Italia.
February 2017: Return From Injury
In February 2017, Dani Alves made his return from injury as a substitute in a 1–0 Derby d'Italia win over Internazionale.
May 2017: Champions League Qualification and Coppa Italia Win
In May 2017, Dani Alves scored and assisted in Juventus's Champions League qualification, scored in the Coppa Italia Final, and appeared in the Champions League Final.
June 2017: Contract End Date
On 2 June 2016, Barcelona announced that Dani Alves was leaving the club after eight years, even though he was under contract until 30 June 2017.
June 2017: Contract Terminated with Juventus
On 29 June 2017, Dani Alves had his contract with Juventus terminated by mutual consent.
July 2017: Joined Paris Saint-Germain
On 12 July 2017, Dani Alves joined French side Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract.
2017: Joined Paris Saint-Germain
In 2017, Dani Alves joined French side Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
2017: Coupe de France Final
On 8 May 2018, Dani Alves started in the 2018 Coupe de France Final, as PSG defeated Les Herbiers VF 2–0 to clinch the 2017–18 Coupe de France title; he sustained an injury.
May 2018: Coupe de France Final
On 8 May 2018, Dani Alves started in the 2018 Coupe de France Final, as PSG defeated Les Herbiers VF 2–0 to clinch the 2017–18 Coupe de France title; he sustained an injury.
June 2018: Release of "Suave" on YouTube
On June 15, 2018, Alves, along with José Manuel Pinto, released a song called "Suave" on YouTube.
August 2018: Changed Squad Number
On 28 August 2018, Dani Alves announced he was changing his squad number from 32 to 13 in tribute to Mário Zagallo.
June 2019: Became a Free Agent
After his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired on 30 June 2019, Dani Alves became a free agent.
August 2019: Debut and Goal for São Paulo
In August 2019, Dani Alves debuted for São Paulo, scoring the only goal in a 1–0 league win over Ceará. He also received the number 10 shirt and was made the first team captain upon his arrival.
August 2019: Signed with São Paulo
On 1 August 2019, São Paulo announced the signing of Dani Alves on a contract that runs until December 2022.
2019: Contract with Sao Paulo FC
In 2019 Dani Alves signed a contract with Sao Paulo FC.
2019: Commentary on Full-back Role
In 2019, Alves commented on his unique interpretation of the full-back role throughout his career, citing his desire to play in midfield for more touches on the ball.
2019: Returned to Brazil, joining São Paulo
In 2019, Dani Alves returned to his home country, joining São Paulo.
2019: Won Copa América and Awarded Best Player
In 2019, Dani Alves won the Copa América tournament and was awarded the Copa América Best Player award.
2020: Participated in the 2020 Summer Olympics
Dani Alves was named in the Brazil squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
2020: Won Gold Medal at Summer Olympics
In 2020, Dani Alves won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics.
June 2021: Named in Brazil squad for 2020 Summer Olympics
In June 2021, Alves was named in the Brazil squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
September 2021: Support for Jair Bolsonaro and Appointment to Earthshot Prize Council
In September 2021, Alves indicated his support for Jair Bolsonaro and was appointed as an Earthshot Prize council member.
September 2021: Departure from São Paulo
In September 2021, Alves' representatives informed São Paulo that he would no longer train or play for the club due to a dispute over unpaid image rights, leading to his contract termination six days later.
November 2021: Agreement with Barcelona
In November 2021, Barcelona announced an agreement in principle to sign Alves until the end of the season.
December 2021: Second Debut for Barcelona in Friendly Match
In December 2021, Dani Alves made his second debut for Barcelona in a friendly match against Boca Juniors, honoring Diego Maradona.
2021: Returned to Barcelona
In 2021, Dani Alves returned to Barcelona for one season.
2021: Return to Defensive Role and Title Win
In 2021, manager Hernán Crespo shifted Alves back to a right-sided wingback position and gave the captain's armband to Miranda. In May 2021, he won the Campeonato Paulista with São Paulo, marking his 42nd career title and ending the club's 8-year trophy drought.
January 2022: Official Debut for Barcelona
In January 2022, Alves made his official debut for Barcelona in a Copa del Rey match against Linares Deportivo, which they won 2–1.
January 2022: São Paulo's Payment Agreement
Starting in January 2022, São Paulo agreed to pay Alves R$400,000 monthly over five years to cover the R$18 million debt from his 2019 contract.
February 2022: Goal and Red Card for Barcelona
In February 2022, Alves scored his first goal since returning to Barcelona in a 4–2 win over Atlético Madrid, also providing an assist. However, he was also sent off for a foul during the same match.
June 2022: Departure from Barcelona (Second Time)
In June 2022, Alves announced his departure from Barcelona for the second time, having played 408 competitive games for the club.
July 2022: Signing with UNAM
In July 2022, Alves signed a one-year contract with Liga MX club UNAM.
November 2022: Named in 2022 FIFA World Cup Squad
On November 7, 2022, at age 39, Alves was named in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
December 2022: Contract End Date with São Paulo
On 1 August 2019, São Paulo announced the signing of Dani Alves on a contract that runs until December 2022.
December 2022: Alleged Sexual Assault in Barcelona Nightclub
On December 30, 2022, the alleged sexual assault occurred at a Barcelona nightclub, leading to the subsequent arrest and charges against Alves in January 2023.
2022: Last International Match for Brazil
In 2022, Dani Alves played his last full international match for Brazil.
2022: Spanish 2022 Consensual Sex Law Passed
In 2022, The crime could receive prosecution through Spain's recently passed 2022 consensual sex law.
2022: Shirt Number Change at UNAM
In 2022, for the Torneo Clausura, Alves changed his shirt number from 33 to 77 at UNAM.
2022: Trial was the first to be held under Spain's 2022 sex crime law.
The trial was also regarded as the first high-profile trial to be held under Spain's 2022 sex crime law.
January 2023: Contract Termination by UNAM
In January 2023, following his arrest for sexual assault allegations, UNAM terminated Alves' contract with the club.
January 2023: Arrest for Sexual Assault
On January 20, 2023, Alves was arrested by Catalan police and remanded in custody without bail on charges of sexual assault.
February 2023: Witness Testimony and Potential Prosecution Under 2022 Consensual Sex Law
By February 2023, at least eight witnesses had provided testimony, and it was reported that the crime could receive prosecution through Spain's recently passed 2022 consensual sex law.
March 2023: Separation from Joana Sanz
In March 2023, after Alves' arrest, his wife Joana Sanz separated from him, citing emotional hurt.
April 2023: Testimony in Court
On April 17, 2023, Alves testified in court, claiming he had consensual sexual intercourse with the woman during the incident, after previously denying any sexual activity.
May 2023: Bail Denial
In May 2023, Alves was denied bail and remained in prison.
July 2023: Original Trial Schedule
In July 2023, it was reported that Alves' trial in Spain was originally scheduled to take place between October and November 2023.
August 2023: Formal Indictment and Trial Date Determination
On August 2, 2023, Alves was formally indicted, and it was determined that a trial date would be set for later in the year or early in 2024.
November 2023: Original Trial Schedule
In July 2023, it was reported that Alves' trial in Spain was originally scheduled to take place between October and November 2023.
December 2023: Trial Scheduled for February 2024
On December 20, 2023, a Barcelona-based court scheduled Alves' trial to begin on February 5, 2024.
2023: Detained in Spain, charged with sexual assault
In 2023, Dani Alves was detained in Spain and charged with sexual assault.
January 2024: Fifth Version of Events
On January 17, 2024, Alves claimed he was severely impaired by alcohol consumption, detailing his fifth version of events regarding the alleged incident.
February 2024: Continued Imprisonment
By February 2024, Alves was still in prison awaiting trial.
February 2024: Convicted of rape, sentenced to prison
In February 2024, Dani Alves was convicted of rape and sentenced to four and a half years in prison.
February 2024: Guilty Verdict and Sentencing
On February 22, 2024, Alves was found guilty of rape and sentenced to four and a half years in prison. He was also ordered to pay €150,000 in damages to the victim. Following the sentence, Barcelona retired him from the "Legend" section, but later reinstated his likeness on the website.
March 2024: Alves released from jail on bail
On 20 March 2024, Dani Alves was released from jail after posting €1,000,000 bail. As part of the conditions for his release, Alves had to surrender his Spanish and Brazilian passports, preventing him from leaving Spain, appear in court weekly, and maintain a distance from the victim. This ruling is still subject to appeal.
March 2025: Conviction Overturned
On 28 March 2025, Dani Alves's rape conviction was overturned by the Spanish court.
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